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Nothing Sloppy About This Quaint Waffle Joint

By MARYELLEN FILLO, fillo@courant.com — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:20:00 GMT

Newington's Newest Eatery Pays Close Attention To Quality

The taste tease starts as soon as you get out of your car at The Sloppy Waffle, Newington's newest eatery on the Berlin Turnpike. The scent of baking waffles wafts through the parking lot from the breakfast and lunch place, a sweet, fresh, comforting smell enticing you inside.

Newington To Seek Grant For Senior Housing Consultant

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:45:00 GMT

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The town council approved a grant application related to senior housing, received an update on the sale of Northwood Plaza and discussed redevelopment of the National Welding site at its meeting Tuesday evening.

Municipal Union Members Pack Newington Council Meeting

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:39:10 GMT

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About 50 municipal union members attended Tuesday's town council meeting to demonstrate their unity in the wake of the town's decision to send their contract to arbitration, their leaders said.

Newington Declares Impasse In Contract Negotiations

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Tue, 14 May 2013 00:18:44 GMT

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The union representing town and some school employees expressed disappointment Monday with the town's decision to seek arbitration more than 10 months after its old contract expired.

Kevin Hunt: Sales Tax On Free-Item Coupon? A Supermarket Dustup

Kevin Hunt - The Bottom Line — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:09:00 GMT

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You're welcome to play along in today's edition of "Is It Just Me?," where no question is too small for The Bottom Line.

$2M State Grant Will Go Toward Redevelopment Of Newington Property

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:12:00 GMT

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Gov. Dannel P. Malloy came to town Monday to announce a $2 million state grant for demolition and clean up of the long-derelict National Welding factory, clearing the way for the property's eventual redevelopment.

Busway Bridges Begin To Take Shape In New Britain

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 10:18:00 GMT

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Motorists on the city's east side can expect minor delays and detours for the next two weeks as contractors begin the next phase of busway construction.

Hartford Mayor's Shift On Flower Street Closure Upsets Business Owners, Residents

By JENNA CARLESSO and DON STACOM, jcarlesso@courant.com — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:24:00 GMT

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Virginia Iacobucci said business declined at her coffeehouse when busway construction in December blocked cars from reaching it by using Flower Street.

Newington Tables Early School Dismissal Plan

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:00:34 GMT

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The board of education this week tabled a proposal to dismiss school early once a week, starting in the 2014-15 school year, so the school system can better inform parents and flesh out details.

Man Charged With Trashing Newington Motel Room

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:45:27 GMT

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A Bridgeport man is accused of causing $2,000 in damage to a Berlin Turnpike motel room, police said.

Man Charged In Newington Shoplifting

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:57:06 GMT

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A Hartford man was charged with shoplifting almost $3,500 worth of merchandise from two Berlin Turnpike chain stores over several days.

Newington Considering Weekly Early Dismissal In Schools For Teacher Training

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:02:00 GMT

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The board of education is considering instituting early dismissal once week at all town schools to allow for additional teacher training mandated by the state.

Newington School Board Delays Spanish Classes For Early Elementary Students

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:52:22 GMT

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The school board has delayed introducing Spanish in lower elementary grades as part of $1.04 million in cuts to its 2013-14 budget proposal that were mandated by the town council.

Dinucci Helps Power Conard Over Newington, 10-5

By TOM YANTZ, tyantz@courant.com — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:15:33 GMT

John Dinucci has hit balls harder for Conard-West Hartford, but none farther than his home run in the first inning Monday.

Newington Library Director Takes Job In Kent

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:50:42 GMT

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Lucy Robbins Welles Library Director Donna Miller has resigned to become the new director of the Kent Memorial Library in Kent.

Kevin Hunt: Why Are Some New MDC Water Fees 'Astronomical'?

Kevin Hunt - The Bottom Line — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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A glass of tap water, a cold shower and hosing down the car will cost every Metropolitan District Commission customer more this year. The reality of fee increases, following a vote of the MDC's member towns last November to fund the second phase of the Clean Water Project, finally arrived this month with the year's first quarterly bill.

Manchester Man Charged With Stealing Copper Wire From Newington Business

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:39:38 GMT

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A Manchester man has been accused of using a rental truck late last year to steal three spools of copper wire worth $5,400.

Newington Mainstage Production Will Test Audience's Spelling Acumen

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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Audience members at this weekend's production of "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" better bone up: They might find themselves challenged to spell.

Warrants: UConn Employees Had Contractors Do Work At Their Homes At State Expense

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:57:00 GMT

A UConn police investigation that led to the arrests of two university employees and two contractors on larceny and conspiracy charges began with an anonymous tip.

Grant Application Annoys Some Newington Councilors

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:28:49 GMT

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Several town councilors expressed annoyance and frustration Tuesday that town officials submitted an application for a grant to study the need for senior affordable housing without council approval.

Newington Library Book Sale Set For This Weekend

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

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The Senior and Disabled Center will become a booklover's paradise this weekend when it holds the Friends of the Lucy Robbins Welles Library's semiannual book sale.

Three State Employers Recognized For Extraordinary Support Of Workers In National Guard, Reserve

By MATTHEW STURDEVANT, msturdevant@courant.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:24:45 GMT

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Three Connecticut employers are semifinalists for a federal award commending workplaces that provide extraordinary support for workers serving in the National Guard and Reserve, according to a report Tuesday by a committee of the U.S. Department of Defense.

Cause Of Leak At Newington Pool Unknown

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:51:00 GMT

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A study due in the next few weeks will determine the cause of a long-standing leak at the town's Churchill Park pool and recommend measures to fix it, Town Manager John Salomone said Tuesday.

Former UConn Employees Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 02:48:15 GMT

— Two former University of Connecticut employees and a contract employee have been charged with stealing from the university.

Newington Forms Building Committee For Senior Center Roof Project

By CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN, Special to The Courant — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 21:17:00 GMT

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The town council has formed a building committee to supervise the upcoming $750,000 roof replacement for the Senior & Disabled Center.